coolant change
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From: Washington State
Open the drain **** on the bottom and let it drain into a hole in your backyard. I put mine right next to where I change the oil.
Refill with 50/50 water/coolant of the correct specification found in the back of your owner's manual.
You can flush it with a kit found at most automotive stores or one of the 'Mart stores.
Refill with 50/50 water/coolant of the correct specification found in the back of your owner's manual.
You can flush it with a kit found at most automotive stores or one of the 'Mart stores.
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Monsta!! You can't talk like that - this is a Family Channel ! Cities in Minnesota have recycle centers where you can drop off your coolant and oil for disposal. Besides, the old ethelene glycol is poisonous and evidently sweet, as it does a real number on pet dogs/cats and the occasional baby.....
Now the new biodegradable gold stuff is a little safer.
Now the new biodegradable gold stuff is a little safer.
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Oh yeah, I forgot...after I drain the coolant I get a basket full of puppies and place them next to the hole to clean up any that doesn't soak in fast enough.
I take it you didn't realize I was joking?
I take it you didn't realize I was joking?
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I thought you were serious as we all know that Hawaii has molten lava a few feet down and this would burn up all your coolant and used oil. Here on beautiful Vancouver Island dumping coolant is more serious than robbing a bank. I like your sense of humour.
Keep up the great posts.
Keep up the great posts.
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Molten lava? Now there's a thought... I could just take it to the Volcano instead of the auto shop down the street!
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Originally Posted by Monsta
Molten lava? Now there's a thought... I could just take it to the Volcano instead of the auto shop down the street!
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From: Albuquerque
Originally Posted by rainmaker262
Can anyone give me some pointers on changing coolant in my 2000 f-350 v10, also it apears my temp sensor has gone.. 160.k on her..
OBTW: With a 2000 V10...you get the GREEN coolant. Stay away from the "Orange" and "Gold" (yellowish color).
Hope this helps...
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From: Too close to Houston
It's also acceptable to dispose of the old coolant by dumping it into the sanitary sewer via a commode, sink (if the wife's not watching), or an outside cleanout.
If you pull the block plug that's on the side of the engine near the rear on the driver's side you can get another gallon or so out. Seal it with teflon tape when you put it back in.
If you pull the block plug that's on the side of the engine near the rear on the driver's side you can get another gallon or so out. Seal it with teflon tape when you put it back in.
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